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AG Insurance-Soudal joined the WorldTour this year, after starting life as a development squad

AG Insurance-Soudal boss ‘will be back’ after leaving team over ‘insurmountable difference of vision’

Natascha den Ouden leaves team as AG Insurance become majority stakeholders and Soudal Quick-Step COO takes over

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Beef stew energy gel vs the real thing

We tried Flemish beef stew and fries energy gel (so you don't have to)

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A crash at the UAE Tour this February has spurred on a broad discussion of hookless rims for road cycling in the cycling world

UCI announces ‘preparation of new measures’ regarding hookless rims and tubeless tyres

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It is "uncertain" whether Wout van Aert will be able to start the Giro d'Italia in May

Wout van Aert’s Giro d'Italia participation in doubt despite ‘successful’ surgery

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The best emergency snacks to keep you cycling

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Link to Demi Vollering finding form for Tour of Flanders, with half an eye on the Ardennes

Demi Vollering finding form for Tour of Flanders, with half an eye on the Ardennes

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EF Pro Cycling reveal special switch-out kit for the Tour of Flanders

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Greg Van Avermaet: Cycling has always been my passion, it’s never been my work

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Raceday becomes ENVE’s 'fastest-ever' SES tyre

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News

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Lotte Kopecky in full flight at Nokere Koerse, her lone win on the cobbles this spring

Lotte Kopecky: I’d rather win Paris-Roubaix than a third Tour of Flanders

Historic hat trick not the main focus for world champion as SD Worx-Protime head to race with multiple options

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What is the best bike you can buy for £1000? GCN Tech Show

Road bikes can be expensive but there is still a thriving entry-level market that delivers plenty of bang for your buck, as Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood discuss

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Mads Pedersen faces question marks ahead of Tour of Flanders

Mads Pedersen 'needs time' as Lidl-Trek hold out hope for Tour of Flanders

Gent-Wevelgem winner misses team recon of Flanders route but is set to train on Friday

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Racing

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Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel can make more history at the Tour of Flanders

Stat Attack: The history at stake at the Tour of Flanders

What will the record books say after the Tour of Flanders on Sunday? Here are the figures that could be re-written

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Taking back control: Tour of Flanders recon with Lidl-Trek

We join the team, still reeling from their mid-week crash, to see how the riders make their final preparations for the big day

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Demi Vollering (left) and Lotte Kopecky are set to part ways in 2025

SD Worx team manager wanted to keep Vollering and Kopecky for 2025

Erwin Janssen says he made Tour de France champion 'a really good offer' as an 'ultimatum' and plays down any notion of tensions for remainder of 2024 season

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Major Races

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Dwars door Vlaanderen

A pre-Flanders test offers a flatter course for the sprinters

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Dwars door Vlaanderen

Will the sprinters get a chance before Flanders, or will a solo attacker triumph?

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Ronde van Vlaanderen

The most iconic climbs and cobbles of Belgium will crown the next Monument winner

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Ronde van Vlaanderen

The Belgian Classics rise to a crescendo with one of the biggest, toughest races of the year

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Tech

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E-bikes now come in many forms

Every type of e-bike explained

As the electric bike market expands to cover every type of riding, here's our breakdown of all the different options available

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GCN Tech Clinic: Wider tyres, dry-weather lube & noisy freehubs

Your latest bike-related questions are under scrutiny from the GCN team in this episode of the Tech Clinic

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The new Hutchinson Blackbird Racing Lab tyre

Hutchinson says new Blackbird is its fastest ever tyre and can last over 4000km

French brand's newest performance road tyre packs in more speed, lower rolling resistance and more durability than the previous range-topping Fusion 5 Performance

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How To

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What gear do you need to start cycling?

If you’re new to cycling and eager to get started, there’s some key cycling kit you should consider to ensure you start your first rides in the best possible way

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Expert tips to help you choose the right bike saddle

Getting saddle choice right is key to being comfortable on your bike. Alex Paton and Ollie Bridgewood talk to bike fit expert Jake Yarranton to find out more about how saddle width, padding and bib shorts should all impact your choice

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How to do a quick 17-minute indoor cycling HIIT workout

This 'sprinterval' session is a short but effective GCN workout for building cycling power and burning fat

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Lifestyle

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Flanders is host to an array of short but spectacular climbs

The top 10 cycling climbs in Flanders

From the vicious Paterberg and Koppenberg, to the legendary Muur de Geraardsbergen and the epic Oude Kwaremont, here's our guide to the most popular climbs in northern Belgium

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The drafting effect: How long can we hold a pro's wheel on the flat?

Pro riders achieve incredible speeds but how much of that is due to drafting? Ollie Bridgewood decided to find out with a simple drafting test

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How effective is lower-intensity training: Riding at zone 2 for six weeks

GCN’s Manon Lloyd takes on a training challenge to find out how much zone 2 training improves fitness

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